2001-09-25 - 7:00 p.m.

COUNCIL MINUTES                           Council Chamber, Civic Centre

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:

 

(1)        Seniors Extravaganza - request for grant

(2)        Provincial Performance Measures for the year 2000

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on September 25, 2001 at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.

 

 

 

(Council Chambers)

COUNCIL

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens (8:10 p.m.), Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

 

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

R. Robinson, Town Solicitor

A. Wolfe, Commissioner of Community Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

M.F. Turner, Commissioner of Development Services

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

J. Sales, Fire Chief

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

J. Harrison, Manager, Secretariat Services

J. Baird, Director of Planning

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

S. Bertoia, Director of Environmental Services & Administration

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the proposed Plan of Subdivision and rezoning by Chiavatti, Kakalteris, Paraskevakos, Panaci, and Garritano for 102, 132, 156, 162, and portions of 138 Helen Avenue, by nature of having represented Garritano, one of the owners, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

 

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole and the Chairman report.

CARRIED

 

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole meeting:

 

(1)        SENIORS EXTRAVAGANZA - REQUEST
            FOR GRANT (7.6)

 

That a grant in the amount of $3000 be approved for the 3rd annual Non-Profit Theatrical presentation being held by the Seniors' Extravaganza Volunteer Committee on October 29, 2001.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        PROVINCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FOR THE YEAR 2000 (7.0)

 

That the report dated September 25, 2001 entitled "Provincial Performance Measures for the year 2000", be received;

 

And that staff publish the 14 mandatory Provincial performance measures on the Town of Markham website, the Town of Markham 2000 Annual Report, the Markham Economist and Sun and the Thornhill Liberal;

 

And that Council approve the release of additional efficiency & effectiveness measures in a manner similar to that of the mandatory Provincial performance measures.

 

CARRIED

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted, approved and confirmed.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 11, 2001, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        TOWN CRIER JOHN WEBSTER
            - PRESENTATION OF TROPHY (12.2.6)

 

Mr. John Webster won the first place trophy at the Marshville Heritage Festival, Wainfleet, Ontario.

 

Mr. Webster was in attendance to present the trophy to the Town of Markham to display for one year.

 

 

(2)        SUSIE AWARD PRESENTATION (12.2.6)

 

Council presented plaques to the winners of the Susie Awards for the First, Second and Third place in each of the following categories:

 

Category A:            Front garden with frontage of 40 feet or less

                              Single family dwelling, duplex, or ground-level apartment/condo/townhouse

                             

                              -78 Tamarack Drive, Thornhill - Owner: Elizabeth Anne Hutchison

                              -43 Meadow brook lane, Unionville - Owner: Kelly Childs

 

Category B:            Front garden with frontage of 41 feet or more

                              Single family dwelling or duplex

 

                              -92 Elson Street, Milliken Mills - Owner: Sukjinder Sandhu

                              -34 Windridge Drive, Markham - Owner: Charles Vieira

                              -37 Thornheights Road, Thornhill - Owner: Marion Jarvie

 

Category C:            Multiple front gardens within a multiple unit complex

                              Apartment or seniors building, townhouse/condominium complex

                             

                              -Thomson Seniors Apartments, 1 Thomson Court, Markham

                              -Walden Pond 1 and Walden Pond 2, 25 and 55 Austin Drive, Unionville

 

 

(3)        CSR: CORPORATIONS SUPPORTING
RECYCLING PRESENTATION (5.2 & 12.2.6)

 

Mr. Joe Hruska, Vice-President, Municipal Design was in attendance on behalf of CSR (Corporations Supporting Recycling) to present a plaque to the Town of Markham for its contribution to the development of effective, cost efficient recycling and waste diversion programs in Ontario.

 

 

 

5.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        Ms. Marion Matthias expressing appreciation to Council on behalf of the Ward 1(South) Thornhill Residents Inc. for the purchase of parkland adjacent to St. Vladimir's Church. (8.7)

 

(2)        Ms. Trudy Tatangelo, on behalf of the Markham Garden Horticultural Society. (12.2.6)

 

(3)        Mr. Wolfgang Dall, on behalf of the Thornhill Garden & Horticultural Society. (12.2.6)

 

(4)        Ms. Ruth Westcott, 68 Markville, in opposition to a GO Transit station at Centennial Community Centre. (5.14.2 & 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

(5)        Mr. Glen Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, in support of expansion at the Unionville GO Station. (5.14.2 & 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

(6)        Mr. Vasant Canaran, 69 Madsen Crescent, in opposition to a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community Centre. (5.14.2 & 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

(7)        Mrs. Sandra Esterbauer, 77 Heatherwood Cr. Unionville, in opposition to a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community Centre. (5.14.2 & 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

(8)        Mr. Rajean Savoie, 38 Miley Drive, in opposition to a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community Centre. (5.14.2 & 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

(9)        Mr. Doug Tames, 9 White Ash Drive, Markham, in support of a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community Centre. (5.14.2 & 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

(10)      Mr. Brian Wrigglesworth, 48 Gainsville Avenue, Unionville, in opposition to a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community Centre. (5.14.2 & 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

(11)      Mr. Ken Lee, 121 Snowdon Circle, Markham, in opposition to a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community Centre. (5.14.2 & 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

(12)      Mr. Tony Saldvito, 66 Markville Road, in opposition to a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community Centre. (5.14.2 & 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

(13)      Mrs. Alison Foster, 81 Madsen Crescent, Unionville, in opposition to a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community Centre. (5.14.2 & 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

(14)      Mr. Jim Robertson, on behalf of Save Victoria Square Ratepayers Association, in support of the Woodbine Avenue/Victoria Square By-Pass. (10.7 & 10.5)

 

(15)      Mr. Glen Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, with respect to Clause (2) of Report No. 62, Development Services Committee - Chiavatti, Kakalteris, Paraskevakos, Panaci, Garritano, 102, 132, 156, 162, 186 and portions of 138 Helen Avenue. (10.7 & 10.5)

 

6.         PETITIONS

 

Council consented to add Petitions (1) to (5)

 

(1)        GO TRANSIT PARKING AT CENTENNIAL
COMMUNITY CENTRE (5.14.2 & 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

1.   Petition signed by 19 residents in opposition to a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community Centre, which reads as follows:

 

'We do not want a GO Station at Centennial Park - Community Centre'.

 

2.   Petition signed by 40 residents in opposition to a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community Centre, which reads as follows:

 

      'We, the undersigned, oppose the proposed GO Station at Centennial Centre.  We believe it will jeopardize the safety of the residents and will reduce accessibility to existing recreational facilities.  Do not put the convenience of a few commuters ahead of the safety of our children and seniors.  Do not compromise the future of our Recreation Centre.'

 

3.   Petition signed by 70 Residents in opposition to a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community Centre, which reads as follows:

 

      'We, the undersigned, would like it to be known that we adamantly protest the proposal by GO Transit to build a new station north of Markham's Centennial Community Centre (McCowan @ Bullock) and to take over half of the centre's parking (about 260 spots) for GO passengers; along with its proposal to add a new Bullock Drive entrance to the centre.  We also strongly protest the 2nd phase of this proposal to add another 653 parking spaces to this station location and add a new entrance from McCowan Road.  We protest said proposals for reasons including, but not limited to, the following: unmanageable traffic, safety concerns (especially for children), decrease in surrounding property values, lack of parking available for community centre members & visitors, proposed site is in the middle of a residential community and recreational parkland.'

 

4.   Petition signed by 112 residents in opposition to a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community Centre, which reads as follows:

 

      'We the citizens of Markham, STRONGLY oppose the building of a go Station at the Centennial Community Centre on Bullock Dr.  PLEASE DO NOT DESTROY OUR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.'

 

5.   Petition signed by 98 residents in opposition to a GO Transit Station at Centennial Community centre, which reads as follows:

 

      'This petition by the citizen of Markham against the building of a GO station at the Centenial Community Centre.'

 

Referred to the Commissioner of Community Services

 

 

 

7(a)      REPORT NO. 59 - COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

Council consented to amend Clause (1) and add Clause (2).

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That Report No. 59 - Commissioner of Community Services be received and adopted.

 

(1)        GO TRANSIT PARKING AT CENTENNIAL
COMMUNITY CENTRE (5.14.2 & 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

That Council approve the new GO Transit Station and shared parking at the Centennial Community Centre subject to the following conditions:

 

1)         That GO Transit be provided a maximum of 200 parking spaces located at the north-west area of the site as shown on Appendix ‘A’, and that any increase in ridership has to be accommodated with off site parking and shuttle service.

 

2)         That a new signalised access at the west limit of the Community Centre be constructed at an estimated cost of $85,000.

 

3)         That Bullock Drive be widened to 5 lanes to provide a new left turn lane into the Community Centre at an estimated cost of $50,000

 

4)         That GO Transit and the Town cost share on a 50/50 basis, the road improvements identified in 2) and 3) above

 

5)         That the Town also pursue funding from the Region of York for the road improvements identified in 2) and 3) above

 

6)         That the Town’s portion of funding up to $67,500 for the road improvements be funded at the direction of the Treasurer

 

7)         That all other costs associated with the GO Station be at GO Transit expense including internal site works at the Community Centre

 

8)         That the term of the shared parking agreement be for 5 years

 

9)         That parking enforcement be provided by the Town at GO Transit expense

 

10)       That fire access be maintained

 

11)       That hours of operation for GO Transit parking be Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.  At all other times, spaces will revert to Town use; it being understood that any vacant spaces after 9:00 a.m. may be used by the Town

 

12)       That GO Transit will not charge a parking fee

 

13)       That GO Transit obtain Town approval for any tree removal and be required to relocate or replace any tree removed

 

14)       That GO Transit submit a construction schedule to the Town

 

15)       That GO Transit provide insurance to the Town to be indemnified against all claims

 

16)       That GO Transit enter into an agreement with the Town to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer and Town Solicitor to be executed by the Mayor and Town Clerk

 

17)       That Town staff undertake an operational safety review of the Centennial Community Centre and report back  to Council well in advance of the opening of the GO Station, with such report to include recommendations on:

-        speed bumping the whole lot;

-        the possibility of closing the current entrance on Bullock Drive closest to McCowan Road;

-        the possibility of changing the current entrance on Bullock Drive durthest from McCowan Road to a right in/right out;

-        the addition of a right in/right out entrance on McCowan and the resulting reconfiguration of the lot;

-        the addition of protective fencing to the children's playground area;

-        any other safety related issues which the community, Council or staff deem appropriate;

-        barricades from east to west side of the parking lot so drivers coming through signalized entrance could not access the east side of the park

 

18)       That Town staff report to Council at the same time as (17) above on the feasibility of adding 50 to 75 more parking spots to the lot in 2002 for the benefit of recreation facility users only.

 

19)       That Town staff report to Council in 2002 on preliminary concepts for adding more parking at a future date and for expansion of Centennial Community Centre

 

20)       That detailed design of the proposed GO Station and parking lot not preclude the possible future expansion of the Centennial Community Centre;

 

21)       That The Region of York be requested to implement shuttle bus service to the GO Station at the Centennial Community Centre on opening;

 

22)       That Town of Markham staff be directed along with GO Transit staff to develop a GO Station plan for further public consultation.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following recorded vote) (11:1)

(See following motions to amend)

(See following motion which was lost)

 

YEAS:       Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu, Mayor D. Cousens. (11)

 

NAYS:       Councillor J. Virgilio

 

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That Clause (1) of Report No. 59 - Commissioner of Community Services be amended to the add the following to Paragraph 1):

           

"and that any increase in ridership has to be accommodated with off site parking and shuttle service"

 

And that the following Paragraphs be added:

 

17)       That Town staff undertake an operational safety review of the Centennial Community Centre and report back  to Council well in advance of the opening of the GO Station, with such report to include recommendations on:

            -     speed bumping the whole lot;

            -     the possibility of closing the current entrance on Bullock Drive closest to McCowan Road;

            -     the possibility of changing the current entrance on Bullock Drive durthest from McCowan Road to a right in/right out;

            -     the addition of a right in/right out entrance on McCowan and the resulting reconfiguration of the lot;

            -     the addition of protective fencing to the children's playground area;

            -     any other safety related issues which the community, Council or staff deem appropriate;

 

18)       That Town staff report to Council at the same time as (17) above on the feasibility of adding 50 to 75 more parking spots to the lot in 2002 for the benefit of recreation facility users only.

 

19)       That Town staff report to Council in 2002 on preliminary concepts for adding more parking at a future date and for expansion of Centennial Community Centre

 

20)       That detailed design of the proposed GO Station and parking lot not preclude the possible future expansion of the Centennial Community Centre;

 

21)       That The Region of York be requested to implement shuttle bus service to the GO Station at the Centennial Community Centre on opening;

 

22)       That Town of Markham staff be directed along with GO Transit staff to develop a GO Station plan for further public consultation.

 

CARRIED

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

            Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

            That the motion of amendment of Councillor J. Heath and Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti be amended to add the following to Clause 17:

 

-     barricades from east to west side of the parking lot so drivers coming through signalized entrance could not access the east side of the park.

 

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the matter of Go Transit parking at the Centennial Community Centre be deferred pending receipt of a feasibility report.

 

LOST

 

 

___________________________

 

Council recessed at 10:10 p.m. and reconvened at 10:17 p.m.

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(2)        PROPOSED SCHEMATIC DESIGN OF ANGUS GLEN
            COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY (6.6)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That Council approve the Schematic Design of Angus Glen Community Centre and Library as presented by the Architect, Shore, Tilbe Irwin & Partners subject to satisfactory resolution of the site circulation concerns, and authorize the Architect to proceed with the Detailed Design;

 

And that staff contact the Region of York to request two full signalized accesses from Major Mackenzie Drive to the property;

 

And that Council approve a budget of $220,000 for the Detailed Design, to be funded from the Development Charge Reserve Fund;

 

And that Council approve proceeding on a Stipulated Sum Contract basis with a completion date of September 1, 2003, for the Arenas and August 31, 2004, for the remainder of the building;

 

And that Council endorse the Public Input and Media Strategy process as detailed in the report;

 

And that the notes from the Invited User Groups meeting held on September 21, 2001 be referred to staff for review;

 

And that Development Services staff prepare a detailed report on the design schedule and funding of the park for the Development Services Committee, and that the park not be included as part of the Project Budget at this time;

 

And that a Schematic Design estimate including the construction of the building and associated Fixtures, Furniture, and Equipment be established as follows:

 

            Schematic Design Building                                $34, 524,500

            Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment                         4, 798,479

                                                                                    $39, 323,979

            If the Library size is increased, that the budget be revised accordingly;

 

And that an additional $1,250,000 funding from the Parkland Development Charges Account be allocated for the parkland development;

 

And that a report be provided to Council outlining a strategy to advance the site selection for the Markham East facility;

 

And further that the updated Recreation, Culture and Library Master Plan be provided to Council for their review;

 

And that the matter of the Library be deferred and referred to a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, October 1, 2001.

CARRIED

 

 

 

7(b)      REPORT NO. 60 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses 2 & 3.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That Report No. 60 - Finance & administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

September 17, 2001

 

(1)        ASSESSMENT APPEAL PROCESS CHANGES (7.1)

 

That Council support a request to the Chair of the Assessment Review Board (ARB) for a review of the August 8, 2001 ARB decision which changed the historical practice of assessment appeal involvement by the Town of Markham.

 

 

(2)        536142 ONTARIO INC. - SALES TRAILER AGREEMENT
            LOTS 1, 2, 78, 79 AND 80, DRAFT PLAN 19T-95012 (8.4)

 

That the Town be authorized to enter into a Sales Trailer Agreement with 536142 Ontario Inc., with respect to Lots 1, 2, 78, 79 and 80 on Draft Plan 19T-95012 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        536142 ONTARIO INC. - MODEL HOME AGREEMENT
            LOTS 3 AND 4, ON DRAFT PLAN 19T-95012 (8.4)

 

That the Town be authorized to enter into a Model Home Agreement with 536142 Ontario Inc. with respect to Lots 3 and 4, on Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-95012, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

CARRIED

 

(4)        YMCA WORLD PEACE WEEK, NOVEMBER 19, 2001 (3.4)

 

That Councillor K. Usman be appointed to the selection committee for a Markham Peace Medal recipient;

 

And that the week of November 19 be proclaimed YMCA World Peace Week in the Town of Markham;

 

And that permission be granted to hold the recognition event to honour the Peace Medal recipient in the Canada Room at the Civic Centre on November 20, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

(5)        REVIEW OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT PROCESS (BEAUBIEN) (7.1)

 

That Council endorse the following recommendations for submission to Mr. Marcel Beaubien, MPP, in the second phase of his review of the Property Assessment Process:

 

That in any review of property class definitions, complete consultation with municipalities, property owners and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) be obtained to ensure the goals of simplicity and clarity are met;

 

And that a comprehensive valuation review of golf courses be undertaken to extend to golf courses beyond the GTA to the entire Province and for any review of special property valuations, all affected parties – including municipalities, property owners and MPAC - be involved;

 

And that the implementation of a sub-class for heritage properties by the Province be optional for municipalities and allow for the inclusion of mandatory criteria for properties to qualify for the sub-class  (such as Easement Agreements registered on title) to ensure the benefit is appropriately directed;

 

And that the MPAC funding formula be reviewed to take into account areas of high growth that require additional resources as well as an accounting for losses due to assessment appeals;

 

And that MPAC be required to ensure that the Vacancy Rebate application is returned to the municipality within 60 days of initial receipt from the taxpayer with the CVA calculation to allow the municipality time to process the rebate to meet the 120 day deadline from initial application date;

 

And that Council support the request for review of the August 8, 2001 Assessment Review Board (ARB) decision that changed the historical practice of assessment appeal involvement by municipalities in York Region, including Markham;

 

And that the Province review the option for municipalities to opt out of assessment service delivery by MPAC to permit a municipality to opt out based on clear standards established by the Province;

 

And that MPAC be properly resourced and staffed to meet the challenges of the assessment process including increased and improved communication between MPAC and municipalities. 

 

 

(6)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE MEETING – SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated September 17, 2001 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7(c)      REPORT NO. 61 - ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (2) and (6).

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That Report No. 61 - Environment & Transportation Committee be received and adopted.

 

September 17, 2001

 

(1)        OPERATIONAL REVIEW OF THE
INTERSECTION OF FRED VARLEY
DRIVE AND FONTHILL BOULEVARD (5.12.3)

 

That Schedule 12 of By-law 106-71, a by-law pertaining to compulsory stop signs, be amended to provide for an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Fred Varley Drive and Fonthill Boulevard;

 

And that School Crossing Guard service not be established at the intersection of Fred Varley Drive and Fonthill Boulevard;

 

And further that the York Regional Police be requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon installation of these signs.

(See By-law 2001-243)

 

 

(2)        APPROVAL FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 2001
TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECTS (5.12)

 

That the proposed traffic calming projects for the following streets be implemented in Fall 2001/ Spring 2002:

 

NTC	Ward	Project (Streets)
Thornhill	1	Johnson Avenue
	2	Yet to be determined
Unionville	3	Calvert Road (Rodick Road to Warden Avenue
	6	Main Street-Unionville (north of Carlton Road)
Markham Village	4	Raymerville Drive (south portion – McCowan Road to Snider Drive) and Snider Drive
	5	Fincham Avenue (16th Avenue to Wooten Way North) and Larkin Avenue (west portion – Fincham Avenue to Mintleaf Gate)
Milliken Mills	7	Hillcroft Drive (south of Denison Street
	8	Highglen Avenue (Kennedy Road to Brimley Road)

 

And further that funding for these projects in the amount of $245,500 be withdrawn first from Project No. 1232 – Traffic Calming Initiatives, in the 1999 Capital Budget (Account Number 065-5300-034-005) and the remaining balance of the cost from Project No. 2822 – New Traffic Calming Initiatives, in the 2001 Capital Budget (Account Number 065-5350-2822-005).

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD CENTRAL
PARK DRIVE AND HAVAGAL CRESCENT (3.16)

 

That School Crossing Guard service be established at the intersection of Central Park Drive and Havagal Crescent.

 

 

(4)        SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD AT LARKIN
AVENUE AND HEISEY DRIVE (3.16)

 

That School Crossing Guard service be established at the intersection of Larkin Avenue and Heisey Drive.

 

 

(5)        REGION OF YORK - YONGE STREET
TRANSITWAY EA (13.4 & 5.14)

 

That the memo from the Director of Engineering dated September 12, 2001, with respect to the Region of York – Yonge Street Transitway EA be received;

 

And that the letter from the Region of York dated September 11, 2001advising the Region “will revise the Draft Terms of Reference for the Yonge Street Transitway to include a stipulation that a final design for any interim solution for transit priority on Yonge Street be of sufficient dimensions and design to allow for the possible operation of LRT vehicles” be received;

 

And that the draft Terms of Reference dated May 2001 for the Yonge Street Transitway be endorsed subject to

 

a)                  the protection of Light Rapid Transit technology in the proposed transitway;

 

b)                  the Terms of Reference reflecting that the ultimate design for the Rapid Transit corridor will be equally compatible for both Light Rapid Transit and busway technology;

 

And that the Region of York be advised accordingly. 

 

 

(6)        Pacific Mall  (5.14)

 

Whereas the owners of Pacific Mall have undertaken a traffic operational study which identifies the need for a traffic signal on Steeles Avenue to improve safety and access to their site;

 

And whereas the minimum traffic signal warrants are satisfied at the Pacific Mall Driveway-
Redlea Avenue and Steeles Avenue intersection;

 

And whereas the City of Toronto has identified the intersection of Pacific Mall Driveway – Redlea Avenue and Steeles Avenue for signalization as part of the approved Environmental Study Report for the Steeles Avenue grade separation project;

 

*And whereas the owners of three properties, Kennedy Steeles Holdings, Market Garden, and Pacific Mall have agreed to contribute $100,000 towards traffic signals at the Pacific Mall Driveway-Redlea Avenue intersection;

 

Now therefore be it resolved that the Town of Markham advise the City of Toronto that the Town strongly supports the installation of traffic signals on Steeles Avenue as soon as possible, the preferred location being the Pacific Mall Driveway area and Redlea Avenue intersection;

 

And that Kennedy Road traffic improvements be implemented as soon as possible;

 

And that Town staff and the Pacific Mall Task Force monitor the success of these improvements.

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

            Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

            That Clause (6) of Report No. 61 - Environment & Transportation Committee be amended to clarify that three property owners, Kennedy Steeles Holdings, Market Garden and Pacific Mall, have agreed to contribute $100,000 towards traffic signals at the Pacific Mall Driveway-Redlea Avenue intersection.

CARRIED

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*  Amended by Council at its meeting held on October 9, 2001 to reflect 'Market Village' instead of 'Market Garden'.

 

(7)        LADYSLIPPER COURT – PARKING
            PROHIBITIONS  (5.12.4)

 

That a by-law be enacted to prohibit parking on one side of Ladyslipper Court (hydrant side);

 

And that the Ward Councillor hold a future community meeting to discuss parking restrictions on adjacent streets;

 

And that the Ward Councillor meet with the representatives of the synagogue, mosque and temple to discuss shared parking use.

(See By-law 2001-244)

 

 

(8)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORTATION
            COMMITTEE MEETING – SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Environment & Transportation Committee minutes dated September 17, 2001 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7(d)      REPORT NO. 62 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (1) and (2).

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That Report No. 62 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

September 18, 2001

Council consented to a division on the question.

 

(1)        KING DAVID DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
10372 WOODBINE AVENUE DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
REZONING (SU 01101288, ZA 01110312), CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
(10.7, 10.5)

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the Town of Markham supports the Region of York proposal to amend the map schedules to the Regional Official Plan to indicate the proposed Woodbine Avenue By-pass (around the Hamlet of Victoria Square);

 

And that the Town of Markham supports the Region of York proposal to hire a Transportation Consultant to address specific issues of alignment, intersection spacing, design criteria and traffic impacts relating to the proposed Woodbine Avenue By-pass;

 

And that the terms of reference to be developed by the Region ensure that the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act will be met through the Transportation Study and the subdivision approval process relating to the proposed Woodbine Avenue By-pass;

 

And that the Town of Markham cost share in the Transportation Study to an upset limit (Markham share) of $20,000.00 plus GST  (Account # 08353993772005), to be recouped in a future area specific Development Charges By-law for the Cathedral Community Secondary Plan area;

 

And that the Town of Markham supports an amendment to the Regional Development Charges By-law to include provision for the proposed Woodbine Avenue By-pass.

 

CARRIED

 

And further that the proposed plan of subdivision in the Cathedral Community by King David Developments Limited be brought forward for draft approval by the Town of Markham on a priority basis, concurrent with the adoption by the Region of the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment relating to the Woodbine Avenue By-pass provided the final conditions of draft approval reflect the outcome of the Transportation Study noted above.

 

DEFERRED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

(See following motion to defer)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That paragraph 6 be amended to add the following:

 

            And further that the proposed plan of subdivision in the Cathedral Community By King David developments Limited be brought forward for draft approval by the Town of Markham on a priority basis, concurrent with the adoption by the Region of the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment relating to the Woodbine Avenue By-pass provided the final conditions of draft approval reflect the outcome of the Transportation Study noted above.

 

CARRIED

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That paragraph 6 be deferred and referred to the Unionville Subcommittee and to the Development Services Committee on October 2, 2001 and a further report from the Development Services Commission be prepared for the Council meeting of October 9th, 2001, such report to include draft conditions for the Phase 1 portion of the plan of subdivision.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        CHIAVATTI, KAKALTERIS, PARASKEVAKOS, PANACI, GARRITANO,
102, 132, 156, 162, 186 AND PORTIONS OF 138 HELEN AVENUE
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW
(SU.99-027062, ZA.99-027002) (10.7, 10.5)

That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-99021 (SU.99-027062) proposed by Chiavatti, Kakalteris, Paraskevakos, Panaci and Garritano for lands located east of Kennedy Road and north of Helen Avenue, be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’.

That the zoning application (ZA.99-027002) to amend By-laws 304-87, as amended, and By-law 177-96, as amended, submitted by Chiavatti et. al., be approved and the implementing  Zoning By-laws attached as Appendix ‘B’, be enacted;

That water supply allocation for up to 87 units in the draft plan of subdivision be granted;

That the Town reserve the right to revoke or reallocate sewage and water supply allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and

That York Region be advised of the sewage and water supply allocation for this development.

(See By-laws 2001-245 & 2001-246)

 

DEFERRED

(See following motion to defer)

(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the plan of subdivision and zoning by-law for 102, 132, 156, 162, 186 and portions of 138 Helen Avenue be deferred and referred to the Development Services Commission for further report on intermittent streams and further consideration at the Development Services Committee meeting to be held on October 2, 2001.

 

CARRIED

 

(3)        YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS (SC.00-246384) (10.6)

 

That the Development Services Commission Report entitled “York Region District School Board - Unionville High School - Application for Site Plan Approval  (SC.00-246384) to Permit Alterations and Additions”, be received;

And that the Town of Markham coordinate with the York Region District School Board and the Region of York potential cost-sharing, approvals and implementation of the recommended school access to Warden Avenue at the existing traffic signal located at Warden Avenue/Town Square Plaza;

And that the York Region District School Board/Unionville High School develop and implement a Student Travel Management Plan for Unionville High School to reduce the use of cars and identify opportunities for school busing and increased public transit usage for students, in consultation with Transit Authorities;

And that the Unionville High School continue to use both the Town Centre Boulevard and Apple Creek Boulevard accesses for student pick-up and drop-off;

And that the York Region Board of Education be required to expand the parking lot at Unionville High School by 102 parking spaces for a total of 273 parking spaces;

And further that the site plan application be approved subject to a site plan agreement being entered into by the York Region District School Board to include the following provisions:

1.   That revisions to the site plan necessary to reflect the recommendations of this report be incorporated into the final plans to be approved by the Commissioner of Development Services or designate;

2.   That the site plan, grading plan and landscape plan be approved by the Commissioner of Development Services or designate;

3.   That provision be included for the timing, funding and construction of the driveway access from to the existing signalized intersection at Warden Avenue/Town Square Plaza to the satisfaction of the Town and the Region of York;

4.   That provision be included for continued monitoring of parking and traffic demand for a period of up to 5 years and arrangements for any additional traffic and/or parking improvements to meet requirements;

5.   That standard provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies be included;

6.   That provision be included for the watering and maintenance of the newly planted and relocated trees on the property; and,

7.   That provision be included for the payment of all applicable fees and recoveries. 

 

 

 

(4)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated September 18, 2001 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

8.         MOTIONS

 

Council consented to add Motions (1) to (5)

 

(1)        VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY (12.2.6)

 

That appreciation be expressed to all the staff that helped organize the Volunteer Appreciation Day held on Sunday, September 23, 2001, especially Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Barbara Nanninga and Marcia do Valle.

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        BANDSHELL IN UNIONVILLE (12.2.6)

 

That appreciation be expressed to staff for the organization of the opening of the bandshell in Unionville and that special appreciation be expressed to Monarch Construction and Angus Glen for financial support.

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        NOISE BARRIER - KENNEDY ROAD (5.10)

 

That staff be requested to prepare a letter to the Ministry of Transportation indicating the need to assess and review noise barrier along Highway 407 between Kennedy Road eastbound to connect to the existing noise barrier.

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        TRAIN WHISTLES (2.10)

 

That staff be requested to bring forward a report with respect to the blowing of train whistles, such report to include information on the recent by-law passed by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        BY-LAW - SHOPPING CARTS (2.0)

 

That staff be requested to bring forward a report with respect to the enforcement of shopping carts being left on Town streets illegally.

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to add Communication No. 370-2001.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That Council receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following manner:

 

Received

 

338-2001         Village of Unionville Property Owners Association - Minutes of meeting held on July 3, 2001. (3.3)

 

339-2001         City of Vaughan - Forwarding resolution regarding the proposal to create off-leash dog parks. (13.5.2)

 

340-2001         City of Vaughan - Forwarding Notice of Passing of a zoning by-law for Thornhill Baptist Church, 8010 Yonge Street, west side of Yonge Street, directly opposite of Royal Orchard Boulevard, Part of Lot 32, Concession 1. (13.5.2)

 

341-2001-       Ontario Power Generation - Providing information about the environmental initiatives OPG has underway to help improve Ontario's air quality. (13.2)

 

342-2001         Liz Potash - Expressing support with respect to the Town of Markham purchasing the lands owned by St. Vladimir's Church and maintaining it in a natural state. (8.7)

 

343-2001         Martin Tuori - Expressing comments with respect to the Town of Markham purchasing the lands owned by St. Vladimir's Church to be added to Pomona Mills Park. (8.7)

 

344-2001         Vanna Schiralli - Expressing concerns and urging Council to reject any proposal to develop the Pomona Mills Meadow. (8.7)

 

345-2001         International Making Cities Livable Conferences - Advising that 31st Conference will take place in San Francisco, California, October 22-26, 2001 and 32nd Conference is scheduled for Carmel, California, March 4-8, 2002. (11.12)

 

346-2001         Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding decision for Hoopp Realty Inc., 3760 14th Avenue. (10.5 & 13.13)

 

347-2001         Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding decision for Tender Holdings Limited, 5 Old Kennedy Road. (10.5 & 13.13)

 

348-2001         Councillor Jack Heath - Forwarding a copy of the letter sent to the Region of York regarding the York Region Smoking By-law (13.4)

 

349-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding a copy of the Notice for the Transportation and Works Committee Public Hearings being held on November 7, 2001. (13.4)

 

350-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding information regarding Bill 81 - Proposed Nutrient Management Act 2001. (13.4)

 

351-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding information regarding speed limit review - Regional road network. (13.4)

 

352-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding information to be submitted to the Province of Ontario regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine strategic directions results of public participation and recommendations. (13.4)
(Copy of report available for viewing in the Clerk's Office)

 

353-2001         Township of Armour - Forwarding resolution regarding the crisis in the United States of America. (13.5.1)

 

354-2001         Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Submitting comments for the Town of Markham resolution concerning the Ontario Labour Relations Board decision regarding water meter installation and advising that AMO is advocating the need for a regulatory change to rectify the situation and remain optimistic that a satisfactory solution will be reached. (13.12.2)

 

355-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding information regarding the Rouge North Management Plan 2001. (13.4)

 

356-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding information to be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Brownfield Statue Law Amendment Act, 2001. (13.4)

 

357-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding information regarding Markham By-Pass extension from Highway 407 to Morningside Avenue. (13.4)

 

358-2001         Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Advising of the information for the Annual Southwestern Municipal Conference being held on November 16, 2001 at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Conference Centre in London, Ontario. (13.12.2)

 

359-2001         Director of Engineering - Providing update on the Exhibition Creek (Mintleaf Channel) improvements, an issue raised in a letter from Rodney Northey, Birchall Northey Barristers and Solicitors on behalf of two homeowners on Bishop Crescent. (10.0)

 

 

Referred to all Members of Council

 

360-2001         Proclamation - The Markham Group of Artists Month - October 2001. (3.4)

 

361-2001         Proclamation - Rouge Park Week - October 15 to 20, 2001. (3.4)

 

362-2001         Proclamation - Big Sisters Thrill on the Hill Day - October 28, 2001. (3.4)

 

363-2001         Town of Gravenhurst - Forwarding resolution regarding the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Act. (13.5.1)

 

364-2001         Toronto Transit Commission - Forwarding a copy of the report entitled "Rapid Transit Expansion Study - Screening of Options". (13.5.2)
(Copy of report available for viewing in the Clerk's Office)

 

365-2001         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Day & Night Firewood Steak House, 2 Fenton Road, Units 2 & 3, Markham (outdoor). (3.21)

 

366-2001         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for The Rose & Firkin, 175 Main Street Unionville, Markham. (indoor & outdoor) (3.21)

 

367-2001         Markham District Veterans Association - requesting permission to hold its annual Remembrance Day Service on November 10, 2001 and Poppy Drive from November 1 to 10, 2001. (3.5.6)

 

368-2001         Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise - Requesting permission to close the following streets to facilitate the Markham Santa Claus Parade being held on November 24, 2001 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon:
- Highway 48 from 16th Avenue to Highway 7
- McCowan Road from Highway 7 to Bullock Drive
- Highway 7 from Highway 48 to McCowan Road. (3.5.5)
(By-law 2001-248)

 

369-2001         The Regional Municipality of Durham - Forwarding a copy of the letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine proposals for the protection and management of a unique landscape - results of public participation and recommendations. (13.5.1)

 

370-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Regarding the applications submitted by King David Developments Limited for approval of a draft plan of subdivision and rezoning - Cathedral Community - Woodbine By-pass. (13.4)
(Clause 1, Report No. 62, 2001)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to defer By-laws 2001-245 and 2001-246.

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That By-laws 2001-243, 2001-244 and 2001-247 to 2001-252 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2001-243      A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71 - All-way stop control at the intersection of Fred Varley Drive and Fonthill Boulevard.
(Clause 1, Report No. 61, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-244      A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88 - To prohibit parking on one side of Ladyslipper Court.
(Clause 7, Report No. 61, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-245      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Chiavatti, Kakalteris, Paraskevakos, Panaci, Garritano 102, 132, 156, 162, 186 and portions of 138 Helen Avenue - To delete lands from the designated by-law to be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended to permit residential and open space uses)
(Clause 2, Report No. 62, 2001)                                             DEFERRED

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-246      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Chiavatti, Kakalteris, Paraskevakos, Panaci, Garritano 102, 132, 156, 162, 186 and portions of 138 Helen Avenue - To permit residential and open space uses)
(Clause 2, Report No. 62, 2001)                                             DEFERRED

 

BY-LAW 2001-247      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Woodbine Cachet South Inc. and Woodbine Cachet West Inc., 19TM-97002m Phase 5 - To remove the Holding (H) provisions).
(Council Meeting No. 18, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-248      A by-law to authorize the temporary closing of various streets to facilitate the Santa Claus Parade being held on November 24, 2001.
(Communication No. 368-2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-249      A by-law to amend By-law 211-83, as amended, being a by-law to prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing of planning applications (to incorporate condominium application and processing fees).
(Clause 5, Report No. 56, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-250      A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Former 98 Church Street - Part of Lot 1, Plan 1445, being Part 16, on Plan 65R-20376 - Russell Stover Court.)

                                      (Council Meeting No. 18, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-251      A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Cornell - Block 104, Plan 65M-3243 and Block 110, Plan 65M-3202 - The Meadows Avenue; Block 103, Plan 65M-3243 - Lane A.)
(Council Meeting No. 18, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-252      A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 25, 2001.
(Council Meeting No. 18, 2001)

 

CARRIED

 

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

 

CARRIED

Council adjourned at 11:57 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________                  ____________________________________

SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                          FRANK SCARPITTI, DEPUTY MAYOR

 

(Signed)